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Ulipristal acetate is an oral contraceptive which prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex. It also helps when a contraceptive method has failed. It is an effective medicine considering that the possibility of women becoming pregnant while using this medicine is 2 out of 100.

Ulipristal acetate acts by blocking the receptors of progesterone, which decreases the levels of progesterone and therefore it is helpful in decreasing the size of fibroids. Fibroids are non-cancerous development around the uterus. When given at a certain prescribed dose, Ulipristal acetate inhibits ovulation leading to stopping of periods. As a result, it may benefit women who have heavy bleeding due to fibroids.

No, taking a single tablet of Ulipristal acetate does not stop periods, but it may delay or prepone your periods. In some cases you may have bleeding in between your periods. Consult your doctor if this happens.

No, Ulipristal acetate cannot be used as a regular contraceptive. It is meant for occasional use as an emergency contraceptive. It is important to know that the safety and effectiveness of Ulipristal acetate have not been established for repeated use in one menstrual cycle. Hence, its repeated use is not recommended.

Ulipristal acetate should be taken orally as soon as possible after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure and not later than 120 hours (5 days). It can be taken at anytime of the day and before, during or after food. It can be taken at anytime during your menstrual cycle.

If you vomit immediately after taking Ulipristal acetate or within 3 hours of taking it, take another tablet of Ulipristal acetate. However, if you have vomited after 3 hours of taking the medicine you need not take another tablet.

Ulipristal acetate may make your birth control pills less effective and therefore in addition to birth control pills you should continue using condoms till your next period (menses).

While taking Ulipristal acetate you should be aware of some important points such as it does not work if you are already pregnant and it is not effective if you have unprotected sex after taking the tablet. It is also important to know that Ulipristal acetate does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV, syphilis etc.